Incident Name – Crooked fire
06/15/2018 Fire Update: The Crooked fire was detected June 15, 2018 at approximately 11:16 am in Crooked Canyon in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District. The fire is currently estimated at 3 acres. Due to the remote location and current and predicted weather, fire managers are determining management actions for the fire.
Ground crews are hiking to the fire location for additional information on fire activity, fuels, and weather conditions. The Sacramento Hotshots and an engine are also en route to assist current resources if needed.
Jurisdiction: Guadalupe Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest
Date/Time Detected: 11:16 am
Location: Crooked Canyon
Lat/Long: 32 30.462, -105 1.590
Firefighting Resources: Ground crews are hiking to the fire location for additional information on fire activity, fuels, and weather conditions. The Sacramento Hotshots and an engine are also en route to assist current resources if needed.
Values at Risk: None
Fuel Type: Grass with open Piñon / Juniper
Size: Approximately 3 acres
Cause: Lightning
Regarding smoke, in the event of a prescribed fire or wildfire: If visibility becomes lower because of smoke, please visit the NM Department of Health’s smoke page: https://nmtracking.org/fire
PIO: Jeannette Dreadfulwater, 208-512-9445, jmdreadfulwater@fs.fed.us
June 15, 2018 



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